NBK's Al Bahar Sees Kuwait Pushing New Projects Soon

The video discusses the urgency for the Kuwaiti government to pass the public debt law to manage its deficit effectively. It highlights the need for economic reforms and the formation of a new cabinet. The discussion covers project finance, government resources, and the potential for synergies and consolidation in the market. The stability of the Kuwaiti dinar is analyzed, with a focus on maintaining its purchasing power and the central bank's role in ensuring economic stability.

What is the primary focus of the Kuwaiti government in addressing its economic challenges?

• Building new infrastructure

• Expanding the tourism sector

• Accelerating economic reforms

• Increasing oil production

By when does the speaker believe the Kuwaiti government will form a new cabinet?

• Before the end of 2021

• Before the summer of 2021

• By the end of 2022

• In the winter of 2021

What is the expected role of the private sector in Kuwait's future projects?

• To provide only consultancy services

• To manage government-owned enterprises

• To collaborate through PPP models

• To fully fund all projects

What is the main strategy of MBK in the Kuwaiti market?

• Reducing foreign investments

• Aggressively pursuing mergers

• Increasing oil exports

• Focusing on organic growth

Why is the devaluation of the Kuwaiti dinar considered unlikely?

• Kuwait has a diverse economy

• The dinar is already undervalued

• The central bank has ample reserves

• There is no pressure from international markets

What is the central bank's role in maintaining the Kuwaiti dinar's stability?

• Increasing interest rates

• Reducing foreign reserves

• Encouraging foreign investments

• Preserving its purchasing power

What is the potential impact of the public debt law on Kuwait's GDP?

• It will decrease GDP

• It will boost GDP

• It will have no impact

• It will stabilize GDP